What does the new executive appointment mean for Abacus Group (ASX:ABG)?

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) has appointed Lawrence Wong as its new chief financial officer to oversee its property investment portfolio. Wong brings 30 years of senior finance and executive experience across industries including property, energy, and financial services.

What are the executive transition timelines for Abacus Group (ASX:ABG)?

Lawrence Wong will commence his employment at Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) on 17 August 2026. He will officially assume the chief financial officer role on 1 September 2026.

How is the departing Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) executive transition being managed?

The departing Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) chief financial officer, Evan Goodridge, will transition to Abacus Storage King on 1 September 2026. Mr Goodridge will manage the hand-over to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

What are the core strategy focuses for Abacus Group (ASX:ABG)?

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) specialises in investing in core plus commercial property opportunities across Australia, focusing primarily on commercial office towers and retail locations. This corporate strategy follows the previous separation of its self-storage business division.

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Abacus Group welcomes new CFO

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jun 23, 2026, 7:16 AM

Abacus Group appointed Lawrence Wong as its new CFO to lead its corporate financial operations.
The company's shares traded down at $1.02 following the management transition announcement.
The leadership change aims to support the company's ongoing strategy of investing in Australian commercial property.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) has appointed Lawrence Wong as its new CFO to oversee its property investment portfolio.

The appointment follows the previous announcement that departing officer Evan Goodridge will transition to a related entity.

“Lawrence brings 30 years of senior finance and CFO experience across different industries, including property, professional services, financial services and energy,” said Abacus Group Managing Director Steven Sewell.

Wong will commence on Aug. 17 before assuming the executive role on Sept. 6.

Following the announcement, the Abacus Group share price was down at $1.02.

The ASX-listed real estate investment trust specialises in investing in core plus commercial property opportunities across Australia.

The Sydney-based company previously separated its self-storage business to focus primarily on commercial office towers and retail locations.

Abacus Group welcomes new CFO

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